Circle Takes the Square
| Circle Takes the Square | |
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| Origin | Savannah, Georgia, United States |
| Genres | Screamo, hardcore punk, post-hardcore |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Labels | Robotic Empire, HyperRealist, Perpetual Motion Machine |
| Website | www.circletakesthesquare.com |
| Members | |
| Drew Speziale Kathy Coppola David Rabitor Caleb Collins |
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| Past members | |
| Jay Wynne Bobby Scandiffio Josh Ortega Vilas Left Collin Kelly Robbie Rose |
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Circle Takes the Square is an American screamo band from Savannah, Georgia. Their debut release was a 7-track self-titled EP in 2001, followed later by a 7" split with Pg. 99. In 2004 the band released As the Roots Undo on Robotic Empire, which released the CD, and HyperRealist Records, which released the gatefold LP. Their band name is a reference to the television game show Hollywood Squares.
In 2007, Circle Takes the Square toured the United States with the post-hardcore band Thursday and the alternative rock band Portugal. The Man. They are currently working on recording material for a second full-length album, which is five years in the making so far. According to their studio blog,[1] progress is being made as they rehearse and record more demonstrations, which they refer to as "place-holders". They have said that the new record will be titled Decompositions, Vol. 1. They have also stated that Decompositions, Vol. 1 will be part of an even larger project called Decompositions.[1] According to their official Facebook profile, recording for their second full-length has commenced as of January 1, 2011.[2] For the first time in over three years, they performed live along with Thou at the Pg. 99 reunion show at The Black Cat in Washington, DC on August 27, 2011.[3][dated info]
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[edit] Musical style
Circle Takes the Square has been described as being a "blend of progressive experimentation and DIY hardcore, metal, and noise...characterised by a natural fusion of grindcore and the sweeping guitar dynamics of post-punk".[4]
[edit] Members
- Current members
- Drew Speziale – vocals, guitar (2000–present)[5]
- Kathy (Coppola) Stubelek – vocals, bass (2000–present)[5]
- David Rabitor – guitar, backing vocals (2007–present)[5]
- Caleb Collins – drums (2007–present)[5]
- Former members
- Adam Lake - keyboards (2007-2007)
- Jay Wynne – drums (2000–2005)
- Bobby Scandiffio – guitar (2004–2006)
- Vilas Left - guitar (2001-2003)
- Josh Ortega – drums (2006)
- Collin Kelly – guitar (2000–2002)
- Robbie Rose – vocals (Fall 2000)
[edit] Discography
- Studio albums
- As the Roots Undo (January 6, 2004 / Robotic Empire & HyperRealist Records)
- EPs
- Circle Takes the Square EP (2001 / Self Released & HyperRealist Records)
- Split 7" with Pg. 99 (2002 / Perpetual Motion Machine Records)
- Decompositions, Volume I, Chapter 1: Rites of Initiation (August 23, 2011)[6]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Ritual of Names
- ^ [1]
- ^ http://www.blackcatdc.com/shows/pg99.html
- ^ CIRCLE TAKES THE SQUARE is in the studio | Metal Injection
- ^ a b c d Taylor, Darren (April 4, 2011). "Exclusive: Circle Takes the Square – In the Studio". Rock Sound. http://www.rocksound.tv/features/article/exclusive-circle-takes-the-square-in-the-studio. Retrieved April 4, 2011.
- ^ Yancey, Bryne (August 16, 2011). "Circle Takes The Square's 'Decompositions: Volume 1' coming in November". Punknews.org. http://www.punknews.org/article/43946. Retrieved August 16, 2011.
